Tag Archives: outdoors

Every living thing – the prequel

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

7 December, 2014 Every living thing – the prequel I’m learning about every living thing that’s in Pony Pasture. The biggest are the sycamores (Platanus occidentalis). The smallest are the mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) (I think). … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Fun, James River, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!), squirrels | Tagged bluebird, bryan park, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 6 Comments

There’s an echo in here!

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

Birds and bugs and drones and a mid-October moonrise. Continue reading →

Posted in Rivers | Tagged bryan park, Dogs, Endurance, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, pictures of the moon | 7 Comments

I cheated!

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

12 October, 2014 I cheated! I’ve been waiting all Fall for Osage Oranges (a.k.a. “Hedge Apples”) to appear at Pony Pasture. I see them every fall in the same spot. But they … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Flowers, Fun, People, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture | 4 Comments

Cleaning windows

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

29 September, 2014 Cleaning windows When I woke up this morning I knew I was going to write a blog post and I had a few pictures. But no title and/or … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Fun, Rivers | Tagged Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Rivers | 2 Comments

Fifty-one weeks

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

21 September, 2014 Fifty-one weeks Fifty one weeks from now I am entered for my first “double” triathlon – two triathlons in two days. So far my long-time triathlete buddy/brother Andrew is also going to do it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Flowers, Fun, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged clouds, Endurance, Flowers, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Rivers | 4 Comments

Transition

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

7 September, 2014 Transition This little mid-August to mid-September gap has always been a slow one for me, except for my birthday on the 23rd. This is the first time since 2002 that I haven’t been training … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Dogs, Endurance, Flowers, Fun, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged Dogs, Endurance, Flowers, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 2 Comments

Seasons

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

31 August, 2014 Seasons Summer doesn’t “officially” end until day and night are of equal length (“equinox”). This year that day is September 23. But here in the United States, summer runs from roughly Memorial Day (it was May … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, People, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged bryan park, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, hospital, james river, nature, outdoors, pediatric icu, People, pet therapy, picu, Pony Pasture, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 6 Comments

The party never ends

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

24 August, 2014 The party never ends I turned fifty-three yesterday and the party began Friday evening at Boka Kantina just a mile from home: I woke up yesterday morning when the dogs woke up … Continue reading →

Posted in Flowers, Fun, People, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, People, pictures of the moon, Pony Pasture, Rivers, smile, Smiles - human AND dog smiles! | 1 Comment

I went flying yesterday!

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

17 August, 2014 I went flying yesterday! My friend Pat’s son Daniel is a flight instructor at a nearby airport. He is joining the Marine Corps very soon and invited us to go flying. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun, People, Rivers, Smiles (including "dog smiles"!) | Tagged cats, cessna, flying, Fun, james river, nature, outdoors, People, Pony Pasture, seafood, Tangier | 11 Comments

Halloween Pennant

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

10 August, 2014 Halloween Pennant I just couldn’t resist that great name. That’s the actual name of a dragonfly I photographed this week – it’s called a “Halloween Pennant (Celithemis eponina).” Have a look: I was most interested … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Dogs, Flowers, Fun, Rivers | Tagged Dogs, Flowers, Fun, Halloween Pennant, nature, outdoors, Pony Pasture, Rivers | 2 Comments